Sun Ce's heart moved and he wanted to speak but stopped.

Dong Yu and Guo Tun are not locals. They can only evaluate the war based on the outcome and gains and losses, seek profit and avoid harm, but Lou Gui can't think so. He is a local and cannot be completely rational. Huang Zhong and Wen Pin may also think so, but they just didn't say it. If they weren't stimulated by Qin Mu, Lou Gui would probably have pointed it out and wouldn't have said it so bluntly.

"Hansheng, Zhongye, let me tell you your opinions."

Huang Wen and the others looked at each other, turned around and bowed to Sun Ce. Huang Zhong said, "General, as warriors, we should eliminate violence and safeguard the people. As generals, we have the responsibility to defend the territory. We are both warriors and generals. It is natural to protect Nanyang. But as generals, we cannot do things arbitrarily. If the general fights, Zhongye and I are willing to be the vanguard and die. If the general wants to retreat, we can understand that only the general's order is to follow."

Sun Ce looked at Wen Pin. "Zhongye?"

Wen Pin worships again. "What Huang Hansheng said is Wen Pin's voice."

"Since Impression?" A sneer came from outside, and Zhao Yan pushed the tent in, and a chill came to his face. He shook off the snowflakes on his shoulders, and his eyes swept over Huang Zhong and Wen Pin. "As a soldier, he advanced when he heard the drum, retreat when he heard the gold, and obeyed the orders. This is your duty. Since General Sun is the lord of Nanyang, does not know the responsibility of defending the territory, but also asks you to remind him? Whether or not to fight is only about profit or disadvantage. If the enemy is weak, I am strong, and I am weak. If the enemy is strong, I am weak. If you know that it is impossible, wouldn't you take your own death? Once you are defeated, how do you defend the territory and surrender to Xu Rong?"

Huang Zhong and Wen Pinhan were cold and said nothing.

Zhao Yan slowly walked to Sun Ce with his hands behind his back and said in a deep voice: "General, the general, the soldiers in the camp have been talking about it recently, and the morale of the army is fluctuating, and it is still banned. Yan thought that Huang Hansheng and Wen Zhongye were not strict in governing the army, so he must be severely punished to serve as a warning to others."

Before Sun Ce could speak, Huang Zhong and Wen Pin left the seat and bowed down. "Please ask the general to implement military laws."

Lou Gui was frozen there, stunned for a moment, walked to Wenpin, knelt down, and kowtowed, "Lou Gui died in despair, dared to make suggestions for the general. If the general thinks it is OK, Lou Gui would like to hold a knife and a halberd to drive the general. If the general thinks it is not possible, Lou Gui would like to die to thank Huang Hansheng and Wen Zhongye."

Zhao Yan sternly said: "Are you going to threaten the general?"

Lou Gui was furious, raised his head and shouted loudly: "Zhao Boran, have you forgotten how Xu Rong ravaged Yingchuan and killed Li Min?"

Zhao Yan's eyes were tightened. He walked to Lou Gui, stared at Lou Gui's eyes, and said word by word: "Lou Gui, I have never forgotten. The reason why I opposed the general's advance was because I was worried that the general would be trapped and underestimated the enemy and led to great defeat. At that time, Xu Rong would be rampant. Not only did Shunyang and Xixian County suffer, but the entire Nanyang would repeat the retracement of Yingchuan. As a general, he should focus on the overall situation and not compete for the gains and losses of a city and a pool. If you are familiar with military books, do you don't understand this principle?"

"How do you know that you will definitely lose?" Lou Gui stood up suddenly and glared at Zhao Yan. "You have just been in the army for a few days and have you seen several battles? I have fought with the general, I have seen the bravery of the general, and I know where the general's advantage lies. I dare say that as long as it is properly deployed, the general has at least 70% chance of defeating the strong with the weak and defeating Xu Rong. If you delay the fighter plane and let Xu Rong gain a foothold in Nanyang, that is the general's plan."

"So you still know that you are the defeated general?"

Lou Gui's face changed a few times, his forehead was leaping, his eyes became sharp, and he pressed his waist handle. "Say it again."

Zhao Yan looked at him disdainfully and pulled out the long knife from his waist first. "Do you want to make a duel? I'll accompany you."

Sun Ce was sweating profusely. These Han people had such a bad temper, so it was fine if the generals were fine, but why did the scholars fight at any time? He quickly got up and pulled Zhao Yan and Lou Gui away. "Boran, put away the knife and listen to his opinions first. Lou Zibo, tell me why we may delay the fighter plane."

"Here!" Lou Gui glared at Zhao Yan fiercely and bowed, "General, Xu Rong's breakthrough into Nanyang is beneficial to quick battles and long-term. He has obvious military advantages, so why not advance quickly? In addition to insufficient food and grass, the Xiliang soldiers are good at field battles but are not good at siege cities. There are other reasons. The general had Nanyang first, but people were not attached to him. If he sat on watching Xu Rong commit an offensive but could not do anything, the people of Nanyang would think that the general was weak and timid. For the sake of interests, he could only surrender to Xu Rong to seek peace. Xu Rong entered a city, and then a city would be the enemy of the general. He caught the foot of Wancheng, and did not attack, and sent troops to plunder the county. Then the general looked at the enemy, and the owner was the only Wancheng. The general was kind and refused to kill more innocent people, but Xu Rong would not do this. If he took the family of the soldiers in the city to the city, could the general still defend Wancheng?"

Sun Ce frowned, thinking that what Lou Gui said was reasonable. He had just occupied the Nanzhao Foundation, and those powerful families had no good impression of him, so there was no support for him. When they met Xu Rong who killed someone without blinking, they would be more likely to have to bow their heads and admit defeat, and they would think of a solution in the future.

Zhao Yan also put away his anger. "After that being said, you can also win, and you cannot underestimate the enemy and advance rashly."

Lou Gui ignored him and continued, "General, the soldiers of Xiliang are good at fighting, but the military discipline is scattered. In ancient times, famous generals used troops and ordered to ban them. Only then can they defeat the attack and win the battle. Although Xu Rong was good at using troops, he instigated the soldiers of Xiliang to rob Yingchuan, which shows that he may not be able to implement the order. When such an army has the upper hand, everyone strives for the first place. Once the situation is unfavorable, birds and beasts will immediately scatter. The previous general defeat of Duan Wei is a clear proof."

Sun Ce felt it was reasonable and nodded.

Lou Gui was greatly encouraged, and his voice also became louder. "Although our army only has 15,000 people and lacks cavalry, it is well-trained and well-equipped, and the soldiers are responsible for defending their territory. Everyone strives for the first place. If you can choose the right terrain and curb the advantages of the cavalry as much as possible, even if you cannot win, you will not be defeated. The Xiliang army is always famous for its elite forces. The general attacks the strong with weak attacks. As long as it is not defeated, it can reverse the impression of the world. All counties can have the courage to stick to it and prevent Xu Rong from easily succeeding. People's hearts will be as good as they go, and one will be, and the other will rise. At that time, the general will follow the orders of the general. The general will become stronger and stronger, and Xu Rong will become weaker and weaker. At that time, the offense and defense will be in charge of the general. The victory and loss will be obvious."

Lou Gui stopped, took a breath, and glanced at Zhao Yan intentionally or unintentionally. "General, I have finished my words, and I will make a decision, but the general decides."

Zhao Yan tilted his mouth. "I didn't expect you to be in a mess in commanding troops and fighting. He was a little smart about giving advice. I just didn't know why I wanted to command troops. It seems that you only have the wisdom to know others, but not the wisdom to know yourself."

Lou Gui's face froze and rolled his eyes in anger.

Zhao Yan turned around and looked at Sun Ce and bowed. "General, I think what Lou Zibo said is advisable, but he only needs to make a comprehensive plan and not fight in a vain."

Sun Ce smiled and waved his hand. "Shi Yuan, prepare some wine and meat, let's discuss together to see how to compete with Xu Rong. Lou Zibo, from now on, come here to my counselor of military affairs."

Lou Gui was overjoyed and hurriedly bowed to accept the order.
Chapter completed!